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Easy Almond Cookies

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By: Shinee Published: 2/08/2018Updated: 11/23/2021

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These gluten free, dairy free, egg free almond cookies are chewy and delicious. So much flavor in every bite, you won’t believe how good they are! Plus, these paleo cookies are unbelievably easy to make.

Gluten free chocolate chip cookies on cooling rack with glass of milk... These cookies are insanely easy and quick to make!

Seriously, these almond cookies are magic!

Table of Contents

  • Why you’ll love these almond cookies?
  • How to make these almond cookies:
  • Almond Cookie Variations:
  • Chewy Almond Cookies

Why you’ll love these almond cookies?

  • Takes only 20 minutes to make (from start to finish!)
  • Requires just a bowl and spatula
  • Calls for only handful of ingredients

Since then these almond cookies have become readers favorite as well!

I first shared this recipe back in January, 2014, and it’s been my go-to cookie recipe since then.

Lots of cookies piled on a cooling rack. These gluten free, dairy free, egg free almond cookies are chewy and delicious. So much flavor in every bite, you won't believe how good they are! Plus, these paleo cookies are unbelievably easy to make. #glutenfreecookies #chocolatechipcookies #paleocookies #almondcookies #glutenfree #dairyfree #eggfree #vegancookies

And because I couldn’t get enough of these cookies last month, I decided it was time to update the photos and add a video to show you just how easy it is to make them.

Oh and my boys LOVE these cookies.

Gluten free almond cookies on a cooling rack with toddler hand reaching for one, because they're irresistibly good cookies!

How to make these almond cookies:

As mentioned before, these gluten-free cookies are insanely EASY to make.

  1. Combine all the ingredients, except for add-ins, in a medium bowl.
  2. Using a medium cookie scoop, drop 1-inch cookie balls on two baking sheets.
  3. Flatten the cookies and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yep, no chilling required!

Tip

The batter can vary in texture a little bit depending on the ingredients (kind of honey, or maple syrup, or almond flour, etc) you use.

If your batter is a bit on dry side, add a little bit more honey, or coconut oil to moisten it. This cookie batter is quite forgiving.

These gluten free, dairy free, egg free almond cookies are chewy and delicious. So much flavor in every bite, you won't believe how good they are! Plus, these paleo cookies are unbelievably easy to make.

Almond Cookie Variations:

You can customize your almond cookies with various add-ons:

  • chocolate chips
  • coconut flakes
  • quick oats
  • raisins

All in all, you’re going to LOVE these paleo cookies.

Plain almond cookies. Simple, flavorful and so chewy!
 
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almond cookies and a glass of milk

Chewy Almond Cookies

These gluten free, dairy free, egg free almond cookies are chewy and delicious. So much flavor in every bite, you won’t believe how good they are! Plus, these paleo cookies are unbelievably easy to make.
4.82 from 50 votes
serves: 16 cookies
Prep: 10 minutes
Total : 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (200g) almond flour
  • ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons (120ml) raw honey
  • 4 teaspoons (20g) coconut oil melted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins (pick one):

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup coconut flakes
  • ½ cup quick oats
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients, except optional add-ins. The mixture should be thick and evenly moistened. (Note: If you think your batter is too crumbly, feel free to add a little bit more honey or coconut oil. The batter is quite forgiving.)
  • If using, stir in optional add-ins like chocolate chips.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, shape the dough into 16 1-inch balls and place 8 cookies per baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or silicone mat.
  • Flatten the cookie dough balls.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • The cookies will be quite fragile as they come out of the oven, so cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheets first, and then transfer onto wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Notes:

STORING TIP: Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge.
*Nutritional information doesn’t include the optional add-ins.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 1cookie Calories: 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 9.9g (3%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 8.1g (12%) Sodium: 76.7mg (3%) Sugar: 7.4g (8%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Dessert, Snack
Cuisine:American
almond cookies and a glass of milk
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This recipe was originally published on January 22, 2014.

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  1. LJAM1 says

    Posted on 9 March 2022 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    I’m on a strict medical diet with no processed sugar or dairy, and these are my go-to sweet treats. I make these regularly and have added coconut flakes and lemon zest, and all varieties are good, though plain is my favorite. They’re quick and easy to make, and they freeze and travel especially well. Everyone who’s tried them loves them.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 March 2022 at 3:23 pm

      Hi, there! I’m SO happy you tried this recipe and love the cookies. Thank you so much for your feedback!

      Reply
  2. Midori says

    Posted on 27 November 2021 at 7:29 pm

    What could I use in place of honey? And how much? Trying to do sugar free.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 28 November 2021 at 4:38 pm

      You could use maple syrup for honey, but it’s not sugar-free. These cookies are not meant to be sugar-free.

      Reply
    • Tammy says

      Posted on 15 January 2022 at 8:38 am

      I am new with alternative flour and alternative sweeteners. I am looking forward to trying this recipe but I don’t want to use honey or maple syrup. May I use coconut sugar or Monkfruit instead? If so, how much?

      Reply
      • Shinee says

        Posted on 15 January 2022 at 11:35 am

        Hi, Tammy. I haven’t tested this recipe with dry sugar, and it’ll require some tweaking if you choose to use coconut sugar or monkfruit, as the batter relies on the liquid from honey/maple syrup for proper consistency.

        Reply
  3. Maria says

    Posted on 4 June 2021 at 12:05 pm

    Lovely simple recipe so thank you for sharing! I made mine with butter instead of coconut oil and otherwise followed the recipe. They are a tad too sweet for me. Can’t even believe I am saying that! Been sugar free for three years now. I will make this again but cut the sugar and maybe increase the fat for consistency. I uses Lily’s sugar free chocolate chips today but can’t wait to try some other options!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 5 June 2021 at 4:14 pm

      Hi, Maria! I can only imagine how sensitive you’re to sugar nowadays!! And you can totally play around with sugar and oil amount, it’s such a flexible recipe. Thank you for your feedback!

      Reply
  4. Liyana says

    Posted on 5 May 2021 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe quite a few times but never left a comment. They are always a hit. Recently made them for my 3 year old and he was like “Wow mommy these are the best”

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 11 May 2021 at 8:32 pm

      Yay, I’m so happy to hear you and your son love these cookies. Thank you for your feedback, Liyana!!

      Reply
  5. carol noble says

    Posted on 27 April 2021 at 8:19 am

    5 stars
    No one in my family is gluten, dairy, or egg intolerant but these are a favorite. Only thing I have added is sesame seeds on the top. Now I can’t keep them in the house as they disappear!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 30 April 2021 at 10:12 pm

      Hi, Carol. Same here! We have no particular diet restrictions and these are our go-to cookies. So happy you love them as much as we do. Thank you for your feedback.

      Reply
  6. Ala says

    Posted on 29 March 2021 at 8:50 pm

    Hello, thanks for the recipe. Can I replace the coconut oil with butter? If yes, would the measurements be the same?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 30 March 2021 at 4:22 pm

      Hi, Ala. Yes, butter works great. The same amount, melted.

      Reply
  7. Evelyn says

    Posted on 21 March 2021 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    I love this cookies😍

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 27 March 2021 at 10:33 pm

      Thank you, Evelyn!!

      Reply
  8. Lauren says

    Posted on 9 February 2021 at 1:40 pm

    5 stars
    This is my GO-TO cookie recipe, full-stop. I’ve been baking them for over a year and not only are they guilt-less, but they’re also absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 9 February 2021 at 3:38 pm

      Yay, so happy you love these cookies! They’re our favorite too!

      Reply
  9. Alana says

    Posted on 11 December 2020 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely LOVE these cookies. I’ve tried a lot of different almond cookies recipes and these are by far the best and the easiest. Most call for similar ingredients but for some reason, this specific combo works best.
    Highly recommend— especially for beginners

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 December 2020 at 10:33 pm

      Yay, so happy you tried and loved this recipe, Alana. Thank you for your feedback!!

      Reply
  10. Dina Awases says

    Posted on 12 November 2020 at 4:46 pm

    This cookies of yours look very delicious and I am very grateful to have found you and bake together with you.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 November 2020 at 10:05 pm

      Thank you, Dina, for such sweet message. Hope you’ll give these cookies a try! They get so many rave reviews all the time.

      Reply
  11. Courtney says

    Posted on 30 June 2020 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    So darn good!! Perfect texture. I did half vanilla extract and half almond. Mixed in walnuts and pressed a few chocolate chips on top of each. Absolutely delicious! Kept very well in the fridge for the day that they lasted. The texture didn’t get weird over time either like some other GF recipes do. My husband is demanding his second batch in 2 days, so off to the kitchen I go! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Linda says

    Posted on 8 April 2020 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    Very good! I made a half batch to not use all of my precious almond flour in case I didn’t like them.  Used almond extract instead of vanilla and a few chocolate chips.  Glad I only made a half batch as I may eat them all in one day, it made about 8 small cookies.  I will make again for sure. 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 9 April 2020 at 7:40 pm

      Hi, Linda. So glad you enjoyed the cookies!! They do disappear pretty quickly! 🙂 Thank you for your feedback!

      Reply
  13. Mona says

    Posted on 17 February 2020 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    I used maple syrup instead of honey and they turned out great. I also added cinnamon to half the batch – also great 🙂

    Reply
  14. Irina says

    Posted on 4 September 2019 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the recipe 🙂 so simple and quick, and delicious! I like how versatile this cookies can be. I added lemon juice and lemon zest, and fresh pineapple, that I cut into small pieces. Baked for 10 min. 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 4 September 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Irina, so glad you loved the cookies!! And thank you for sharing your adaptation. I never thought of adding lemon juice and zest, and pineapple, but now I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    • Ryan says

      Posted on 18 February 2021 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      These are by far the BEST paleo cookies I’ve ever had!!! And I’ve tried a lot.

      I’ve been making these for over 2 years now and I can’t believe I haven’t ever left a review! I love making them just as is but I also LOVE doing half vanilla extract half almond extract. I’ve made them with maple syrup instead of honey and yup just as good. I half the recipe since I love them fresh and make OFTEN!

      Reply
      • Shinee says

        Posted on 20 February 2021 at 3:24 pm

        Thanks for your feedback, Ryan. So happy you love this recipe!

        Reply
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